Barry Tatum Academy of Wilson County

05/09/2026

We ended Teacher Appreciation Week at BTA on the sweetest note!

Day 4 was made extra special with Crumbl Cookies 🍪, and we wrapped up Day 5 with a fun Sweets & Supplies table to celebrate the incredible teachers who make BTA so special. 🍬✏️🍭

To our amazing teachers — thank you for the countless ways you love, support, encourage, and inspire our students every single day. Your dedication, compassion, and hard work create a lasting impact far beyond the classroom, and we are truly grateful for all that you do.

BTA is a better place because of each of you. Thank you for investing your hearts into our students and school each day. We appreciate you more than words can express! ❤️

We would also like to extend a very special thank you to Providence Church for the thoughtful and generous treats provided throughout the week!

05/06/2026

Thank you, Providence Church, for the Demos’ pasta party for day three of Teacher Appreciation week! 🍝

05/06/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate our incredible BTA school nurse, Nurse Debbie!

Thank you for the compassion, care, and dedication you show to our students and staff each day. Your kindness, patience, and servant’s heart make such a difference in our school, and we are truly grateful for all that you do.

Whether offering comfort, support, or a helping hand, you always go above and beyond to care for others with a smile. BTA is blessed to have you!

Happy Nurse Appreciation Day, Nurse Debbie! 🩺

05/06/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ❤️

We would like to say a tremendous thank you to Providence Church for treating our staff to a delicious Chick-fil-A breakfast yesterday and refreshing drinks from Southern Sips today! Your kindness and support mean so much to our teachers and staff!

To our teachers:
Your dedication shapes the future, and your heart for our students transforms lives every single day. We are endlessly grateful for the extra mile and the unwavering passion you bring to the classroom! You aren’t just educators; you are mentors, advocates and world changers. We see your hard work, and we appreciate the magic you bring to BTA each and every day!

05/01/2026

Happy School Principal Appreciation Day to the Principal who makes every day at BTA a "fairway" to remember! We truly “hit a hole in one” with Mr. Caven as our leader. ⛳️

Whether he’s navigating the "rough" patches with grace or celebrating our students' biggest "birdies” his dedication to our school is consistently above par. 🏌️

From managing the course of our day to day operations to fostering a positive school culture, Mr. Caven goes the extra mile to ensure every student and staff member is set up for success.

Thank you, Mr. Caven, for your unwavering leadership, your heart, and for always aiming to be elite for BTA! We are thankful to have one of the best!

04/27/2026

As a school, we are required to make public fire safety announcements throughout the school year. Therefore, this year, we will be posting these announcements here. We hope these safety announcements educate our students, parents, faculty and staff with important fire safety reminders! 🔥🧯🚒

BTA Public Fire Safety Announcement: Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detector

Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors save lives, but many people live in homes without them. Hundreds of people, especially seniors, die from unintentional exposure to carbon monoxide, and thousands more die in house fires where there are no working smoke alarms. ESFI created this PSA to ensure that at-risk populations are aware of the various safety devices available and their requirements, including interconnected alarms and alternative smoke alarms for the hearing impaired. Learn how to keep your home and your family safe.

Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors save lives, but many people live in homes without them. Hundreds of people, especially seniors, die from unintent...

04/23/2026

Congratulations to Ms. Thompson on being named Classified Employee of the Year for BTA!

Whether she’s solving a problem before it even happens, supporting our students with a smile, or keeping everything running like clockwork, she does it all with grace and dedication.

Success like ours doesn't happen without the "behind-the-scenes" heroes who give 110% every single day. Ms. Thompson, this recognition is so well-deserved, and we are incredibly lucky to have you at BTA!

04/22/2026

Today, we celebrate the incredible work of our Administrative Professionals (Mrs. Cozart, Mrs. Culberson, Ms. Thompson, and Ms. Ables)!

Thank you for the dedication, organization, and care you bring every single day. Your hard work keeps everything running smoothly and your positive impact does not go unnoticed. We are truly grateful for all that you do to support BTA!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

04/10/2026

Congratulations and best of luck to Mr. Angel and Mr. Pope as they compete for Wilson County Teacher of the Year tonight! We are incredibly proud of both of you and the dedication, passion, and excellence you bring to your students and our school every day. You represent BTA with integrity and heart, and we are honored to cheer you on!

03/05/2026

Congratulations to Officer Moore! 👮🏻🚔

The S.H.I.E.L.D. Award (School Heroes in Education, Leadership, and Defense) was established this year by the SRO Sergeants to recognize School Resource Officers who consistently go above and beyond the call of duty in service to their schools and communities.

This semester, we are proud to recognize Barry Tatum Academy SRO Deputy Julianne Moore as one of this year’s nominees.

Deputy Moore was selected by SRO Administration in recognition of her leadership and dedication to the students she serves. She recently completed the first-ever SRO-led Empowered Path Program, which graduated students who participated in learning valuable skills in anger management, conflict resolution, and positive decision-making.

Deputy Moore approaches her role with a proactive mindset, focusing on building relationships and mentoring students before problems arise rather than simply reacting to them. She consistently goes above and beyond, taking the time to invest in students who are in need of encouragement, guidance, and a positive role model.

Her professionalism, compassion, and commitment to helping young people succeed truly reflect the mission of the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office and the purpose of our School Resource Officer program.

At the end of the school year, one School Resource Officer from the four nominees selected this year will be recognized as the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office SRO of the Year.

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Moore and thanking her for the incredible work she is doing to positively impact the students at Barry Tatum Academy.